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Anyone ever miss being a kid around this time of year?
Christmas was always my favorite season as I grew up with parents that, who although struggling financially, always found ways to make the season special for my sister, C.J., and me.

Every semester I face this same problem.
I am a university professor of mass media, and the challenge I face is threefold:
Should I focus on the new media delivery systems, or on the nature, purpose, and impact of the media on news and entertainment consumers?

I was listening this week to the Mason and Ireland talk show on ESPN/L.A., and was struck by how upset the duo was about NBC’s decision to air tape-delayed programming of the different Olympic events unfolding in London.